The world-famous Workhorse
The J-45™ is the best-selling Gibson acoustic guitar model of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection, the J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights. The Gibson J-45 Standard delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight, punchy bass due in part to its round-shoulder body and sides that are made from solid mahogany and its solid Sitka spruce top; it's a classic tonewood recipe that is ideal for all musical styles. The mahogany neck has a comfortable and fast-playing SlimTaper™ profile and is topped with a rosewood fretboard that is outfitted with 20 standard frets and adorned with simple mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The neck is fitted to the body with a compound dovetail joint, ensuring outstanding tonal transfer and sustain. The traditional rosewood belly-up bridge is outfitted with a TUSQ® saddle and bridge pins. A low-friction TUSQ nut, along with the quality Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, ensures solid tuning stability, so you can spend more time playing and less time tuning up. The J-45 Standard is equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle pickup and active preamp, so it is stage and studio-ready from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case.
Highlights
- Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top
- Mahogany Neck with a SlimTaper Profile
- Rosewood Fretboard with Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlays
- Grover Rotomatics Tuners
- L.R. Baggs VTC Under-Saddle Piezo Pickup and Active Preamp
- Gibson Hardshell Case
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Mahogany
Body Finish Gloss Nitro Lacquer (Top), Satin Nitro Lacquer (Back)
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape J-45
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother of Pearl Dot
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material TUSQ
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs VTC
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Traditional Belly Up
Bridge Pins TUSQ
Pickguard Tear Drop
Saddle Material TUSQ
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black and White
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: MCRS45HCSL
Case Hardshell
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Gibson J-45 Standard, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Gibson J-45 Standard, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
The product images showcase a right-handed product
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
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Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
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The world-famous Workhorse
The J-45™ is the best-selling Gibson acoustic guitar model of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection, the J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights. The Gibson J-45 Standard delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight, punchy bass due in part to its round-shoulder body and sides that are made from solid mahogany and its solid Sitka spruce top; it's a classic tonewood recipe that is ideal for all musical styles. The mahogany neck has a comfortable and fast-playing SlimTaper™ profile and is topped with a rosewood fretboard that is outfitted with 20 standard frets and adorned with simple mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The neck is fitted to the body with a compound dovetail joint, ensuring outstanding tonal transfer and sustain. The traditional rosewood belly-up bridge is outfitted with a TUSQ® saddle and bridge pins. A low-friction TUSQ nut, along with the quality Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, ensures solid tuning stability, so you can spend more time playing and less time tuning up. The J-45 Standard is equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle pickup and active preamp, so it is stage and studio-ready from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case.
Highlights
- Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top
- Mahogany Neck with a SlimTaper Profile
- Rosewood Fretboard with Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlays
- Grover Rotomatics Tuners
- L.R. Baggs VTC Under-Saddle Piezo Pickup and Active Preamp
- Gibson Hardshell Case
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Mahogany
Body Finish Gloss Nitro Lacquer (Top), Satin Nitro Lacquer (Back)
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape J-45
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother of Pearl Dot
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material TUSQ
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs VTC
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Traditional Belly Up
Bridge Pins TUSQ
Pickguard Tear Drop
Saddle Material TUSQ
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black and White
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: MCRS45HCSL
Case Hardshell
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
